Patents by Inventor Carlos J. Galeazzi

Carlos J. Galeazzi has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20220403633
    Abstract: An accumulator assembly having a wastewater retention tank defining an interior chamber. A fluid level sensor is coupled to the waste retention tank and configured to sense a level of liquid in the chamber. An extraction pipe extends into the chamber and is coupled to an extraction valve. Coupled to the fluid sensor is a controller that is also coupled to the fluid level sensor and to the extraction valve. The controller is configured to open the extraction valve upon receipt of a signal from the sensor. The accumulator assembly also includes an odor mitigation subassembly in fluid communication with the chamber. The odor mitigation subassembly further includes an air displacement port, an odor filter and an overflow prevention device, the overflow prevention device being in fluid communication with the chamber and located downstream of the air displacement port and upstream of the filter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2022
    Publication date: December 22, 2022
    Inventors: Thomas K. Zinn, Carlos J. Galeazzi
  • Patent number: 10968614
    Abstract: An accumulator for a vacuum drainage system. The accumulator includes a body having a bottom wall, sidewalls and top wall, the bottom wall, sidewalls and top walls all cooperating to define a reservoir within the body. A first inlet port and a first outlet port are provided toward a first end of the body, and a second inlet port and a second outlet port are provided toward a second end of the body. The first and second inlet ports respectively define first and second inlet openings into the reservoir, and the first and second outlet ports respectively define first and second outlet openings from the reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: Acorn Engineering Company
    Inventors: Thomas K. Zinn, Carlos J. Galeazzi
  • Patent number: 10288189
    Abstract: A pneumatic controller for connecting to a vacuum source and providing a vacuum output signal. The pneumatic controller includes a valve body defining a number of different chambers. At least two of the chambers that are separated by diaphragm and one of these chambers is maintained at vacuum pressure. In response to a pressure differential between the two chambers, the diaphragm deforms causing a valve to move from a first position, where an output port is coupled to atmospheric pressure, to a second position, where the output port is coupled to vacuum pressure. The valve is inhibited for moving between the first and second positions unless a sufficient vacuum pressure is present. Movement of the valve from the second position to the first position is also delayed until the two chambers are substantially equalized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: Acorn Engineering Company
    Inventors: Carlos J. Galeazzi, Thomas Kent Zinn, Ronald T. Hahn
  • Publication number: 20190072204
    Abstract: A pneumatic controller for connecting to a vacuum source and providing a vacuum output signal. The pneumatic controller includes a valve body defining a number of different chambers. At least two of the chambers that are separated by diaphragm and one of these chambers is maintained at vacuum pressure. In response to a pressure differential between the two chambers, the diaphragm deforms causing a valve to move from a first position, where an output port is coupled to atmospheric pressure, to a second position, where the output port is coupled to vacuum pressure. The valve is inhibited for moving between the first and second positions unless a sufficient vacuum pressure is present. Movement of the valve from the second position to the first position is also delayed until the two chambers are substantially equalized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2017
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Inventors: Carlos J. Galeazzi, Thomas Kent Zinn, Ronald T. Hahn
  • Publication number: 20190071852
    Abstract: An accumulator for a vacuum drainage system. The accumulator includes a body having a bottom wall, sidewalls and top wall, the bottom wall, sidewalls and top walls all cooperating to define a reservoir within the body. A first inlet port and a first outlet port are provided toward a first end of the body, and a second inlet port and a second outlet port are provided toward a second end of the body. The first and second inlet ports respectively define first and second inlet openings into the reservoir, and the first and second outlet ports respectively define first and second outlet openings from the reservoir.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2018
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Inventors: Thomas K. Zinn, Carlos J. Galeazzi
  • Patent number: 10054233
    Abstract: Embodiments include tubular diaphragm valves with a preformed mechanical closure point and optionally concave or convex convolution areas located near the flanges. These mechanical closure points and convolution areas give the embodiments an extended operational life, as compared to that of conventional cylindrical diaphragms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: AcornVac, Incorporated
    Inventors: Carlos J. Galeazzi, Neil Cletus Levers, Thomas Kent Zinn
  • Publication number: 20160348796
    Abstract: Embodiments include tubular diaphragm valves with a preformed mechanical closure point and optionally concave or convex convolution areas located near the flanges. These mechanical closure points and convolution areas give the embodiments an extended operational life, as compared to that of conventional cylindrical diaphragms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2016
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventors: Carlos J. Galeazzi, Nell Cletus Levers, Thomas Kent Zinn
  • Patent number: 9435442
    Abstract: Embodiments include tubular diaphragm valves with a preformed mechanical closure point and optionally concave or convex convolution areas located near the flanges. These mechanical closure points and convolution areas give the embodiments an extended operational life, as compared to that of conventional cylindrical diaphragms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: ACORNVAC, INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Carlos J. Galeazzi, Neil Cletus Levers, Thomas Kent Zinn
  • Publication number: 20150028244
    Abstract: Embodiments include tubular diaphragm valves with a preformed mechanical closure point and optionally concave or convex convolution areas located near the flanges. These mechanical closure points and convolution areas give the embodiments an extended operational life, as compared to that of conventional cylindrical diaphragms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2013
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Applicant: AcornVac Incorporated
    Inventors: Carlos J. Galeazzi, Neil Cletus Levers, Thomas Kent Zinn
  • Patent number: 6687922
    Abstract: A stainless steel toilet resistant to corrosion by sea water. The toilet has a toilet bowl portion which is butt-welded to a rim. The welding is carried out while the inside surface of the weld line is flushed with argon gas. Similarly, a P-trap is butt-welded to an exit opening at the bottom of the bowl portion. A flush ring assembly is supported below the rim member. The result is a toilet which can be operated with sea water without corrosion for a period of years.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2004
    Assignee: Acorn Engineering Co.
    Inventors: Keith D. Marshall, Carlos J. Galeazzi, Darryl M. Boeltl
  • Patent number: D537150
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Assignee: Acorn Engineering Company
    Inventors: Donald E. Morris, Carlos J. Galeazzi
  • Patent number: D545607
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2007
    Assignee: Acorn Engineering Company
    Inventors: William K. Clark, Thomas M. Huber, Carlos J. Galeazzi, David A. Young
  • Patent number: D433743
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2000
    Assignee: Acorn Engineering Co.
    Inventors: Keith D. Marshall, Carlos J. Galeazzi